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Crewel-ty in the Netherlands

June 4, 2013 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Jessica Grimm wrote us:

I thought you might be interested in the finished crewelwork projects of the first group of Royal School of Needlework students in the Netherlands. Their work is stunning!

I couldn’t agree more. Lovely! Go to Jessica’s … Read More ...

Tiny perfection by Kathy Andrews

November 5, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Kathy of The Unbroken Thread has completed the miniature Trevelyon’s Cap, and it is spectacular — everything we imagined it might be as we watched the project progress. Go to her blog post to enjoy views from every angle and … Read More ...

Free embroidery patterns

June 24, 2012 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

(1) Kite Applique Block from Wee Folk Art
(2) Bitty Birdie Applique Block from Wee Folk Art
(3) Girl with veggie escorts from Jafabrit’s Art
(4) A Little Curtsy Goes a Long Way by June Jessie
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How to use a curved needle

February 26, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread explains when you need a curved needle and how to use one. See her post.

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Win Renaissance wools!

January 2, 2012 by Denise Felton

Today’s 12 Days of Christmas giveaway at Needle ‘n’ Thread is 27 skeins of elegant crewel wool from Renaissance Dyeing. Go to Mary Corbet‘s blog post to enter before January 9.

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New Jacobean Leaves from Kelly Fletcher

January 1, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Ooooooooo! Check out Kelly Fletcher‘s new pattern! She says,

A soft white cotton cushion measuring 40x40cm and featuring 10 crewelwork leaves. The PDF pattern includes requirements, the full-size design and embroidery instructions, as well as instructions on how to

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Win crewel kits!

December 29, 2011 by Denise Felton

You could win some especially appetizing crewel kits from Mary Corbet‘s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Go to Mary’s post to enter before January 9.

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Tutorial: Crewel tree ornament

December 21, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Somehow I missed posting about this adorable ornament by Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive. Like her other handmade ornaments this year, it’s quick and easy. And this one is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe into crewelwork (embroidery … Read More ...

Learn about Jacobean crewel

November 12, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Revel in images of 17th century English bed hangings in the collection of the Embroidery Guild of America. See closeups of the Jacobean crewel embroidery. Get links to free patterns based on these works and courses in Jacobean embroidery. Go … Read More ...

Crewel beginnings

October 3, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Kim of a dork with a needle has fallen in love with crewel embroidery. She explains how she achieved the subtle coloring in this Venus fly trap stitchery. Get the details from her post.

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Add life to your flowers

September 29, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Bring flowers to life with some stitching tips and a long-and-short stitch tutorial from Yesteryear Embroideries. See her post.

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Filling with laid stitches

September 22, 2011 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Kathy of The Unbroken Thread gives us a little tour of laid and couched stitches. Check out her post.

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Smooth buttonhole borders

September 12, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Kathy of The Unbroken Thread shares her tricks for working a smooth curve in buttonhole stitch. See her post.

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See the Plimouth Jacket

September 11, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Here’s a great heads-up from Tricia of Thistle Threads:

The exhibit we have all been waiting for is finally open!…Cunning Needle – Four Centuries of Embroidery opened last Friday, Sept 2nd at Winterthur.  The exhibition will be open

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New designs from JMD

September 7, 2011 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has released a new trio of hand-embroidery designs in the style of medieval woodcuts. Charming. Janet says it uses only two basic stitches, so it’s a great project for beginners. See all of the … Read More ...

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